Secret Service investigating Eminem

[USAcommitteeX]

Eminem could find himself the subject of a Secret Service investigation if a lyric from one of his songs is construed to be a threat against President George W. Bush.

In his song "We As Americans," Eminem rhymes, "F--- money/ I don't rap for dead presidents/ I'd rather see the president dead/ It's never been said, but I set precedents."

"We As Americans" is one of the songs leaked online last week that Eminem's spokespeople said were unfinished tracks not intended for public release (see "Eminem's Benzino Dis Turns Up In The Lab" ). His reps could not confirm when the track in question was recorded. However, elsewhere in the song, Eminem references the release of 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin', which occurred in the last year.

A person in the Secret Service Office of Public Affairs confirmed that they were aware of the song and were looking into the matter. John Gill, the official spokesperson for the Secret Service, was not immediately available for further comment.

Even though Eminem doesn't mention Bush or the president of the United States specifically, it is standard procedure for the Secret Service to investigate anything that might be considered a threat against the president.

[willy_jack]

Originally posted by USAcommitteeX
Eminem could find himself the subject of a Secret Service investigation if a lyric from one of his songs is construed to be a threat against President George W. Bush.

In his song "We As Americans," Eminem rhymes, "F--- money/ I don't rap for dead presidents/ I'd rather see the president dead/ It's never been said, but I set precedents."

"We As Americans" is one of the songs leaked online last week that Eminem's spokespeople said were unfinished tracks not intended for public release (see "Eminem's Benzino Dis Turns Up In The Lab" ). His reps could not confirm when the track in question was recorded. However, elsewhere in the song, Eminem references the release of 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin', which occurred in the last year.

A person in the Secret Service Office of Public Affairs confirmed that they were aware of the song and were looking into the matter. John Gill, the official spokesperson for the Secret Service, was not immediately available for further comment.

Even though Eminem doesn't mention Bush or the president of the United States specifically, it is standard procedure for the Secret Service to investigate anything that might be considered a threat against the president.

good eminem is focused. he sees through lies.

and fuck george bush. freedom of speech is a right!

this Patriot Act sounds like the start of the Fourth Reich to me.

Eminem can certainly rhyme. He's got a two cent intellect but he can rhyme.

I'm sure he's loving all the free publicity he's getting over this issue.

[willy_jack]

Originally posted by xiannaix
Eminem can certainly rhyme. He's got a two cent intellect but he can rhyme.

I'm sure he's loving all the free publicity he's getting over this issue.

more importantly i think he loves being able to say fuck bush!

eminem may be lots of things, but fake is not one.

Originally posted by willy_jack
more importantly i think he loves being able to say fuck bush!

eminem may be lots of things, but fake is not one.

I agree - even if he never said "Bush" in the lyrics. He may be a lot of things but I don't think I'd use the word fake.

[USAcommitteeX]

this Patriot Act sounds like the start of the Fourth Reich to me.

Moron!
Eminem sucks, I would rather listen to Kenny G, Micheal Bolton

[willy_jack]

Originally posted by USAcommitteeX
Moron!
Eminem sucks, I would rather listen to Kenny G, Micheal Bolton

i knew you were stevie wonder when i saw your sig line.

spread your lies elsewhere.

everyone knows your side loses in the end so fuck off.

[willy_jack]

Originally posted by WarLord
First, they spend $55 million investigating whether a married man lied about a blow job....

And now this.

Republicans think money grows on trees.

"my plan to ambush this bush admnistration to push this generation of kids to stand and fight for the right to say something you maynot like."- Eminem

Originally posted by WarLord
First, they spend $55 million investigating whether a married man lied about a blow job....

And now this.

Republicans think money grows on trees.

The secret service didn't spend it - the Special Prosecutor's Office did

And - it is not an animal of Republican heritage - even if Starr used it for his expensive fishing trip

Having said that - the secret service has a duty to investigate things of this matter - it has nothing to do with republican or democrat - just politics.

And - hats off to the tight-fisted, bottom line oriented democrats - watch dogs of the coutry's purse strings. Do not read this as hall pass for GWs ridiculous spending spree - simply pot calling kettle.

[Keith P]

Having said that - the secret service has a duty to investigate things of this matter - it has nothing to do with republican or democrat - just politics.

I see nothing within the lyrics that pinpoints an assasination attempt
rediculous
they're just trying to screw the nasty little fucker for speaking his mind
as they don't like his opinion durrr
ASIMILATE

Bush of the Borg

Originally posted by Keith P
I see nothing within the lyrics that pinpoints an assasination attempt
rediculous
they're just trying to screw the nasty little fucker for speaking his mind
as they don't like his opinion durrr
ASIMILATE

Bush of the Borg

The secret service has a duty to follow up on threats to the President no matter how silly they may seem.

You're quite right that no direct and specific commentary on when and how somebody should kill the President were made.

But this doesn't change the duty of the Secret Service.

Feel free to find it stupid - I do too - but it doesn't change a thing concerning the tasks assigned to the guys that protect GW.

[TheAmazon]

I thought a threat implied that the person was actually going to inflict harm on somebody else "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU " and nowhere in the lyrics did he say that.

Originally posted by chaos_theory
I thought a threat implied that the person was actually going to inflict harm on somebody else "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU " and nowhere in the lyrics did he say that.

Not in a case like this. The threat seems quite clear.

In his song "We As Americans," Eminem rhymes, "F--- money/ I don't rap for dead presidents/ I'd rather see the president dead/ It's never been said, but I set precedents."

He is saying he'd rather see the President dead than have money - but is it even remotely believeable that he'd kill Bush?

I think we can all agree that we find it laughable that he'd do such a thing.

Again - the incredibly low likelihood of harm doesn't remove the duty from the secret service - and the notariety of the comment would militate against ignoring the comment.

bet this whole fiasco makes this his best selling record yet

[TheAmazon]

exactly...gotta make money.

Originally posted by chaos_theory
exactly...gotta make money.

oddly enough and though it contradicts his lyrics quite cleary - it will likely put a lot of coin in his pocket

more power to him